Harrah’s will unveil new casino, restaurant Staff Report Earlier this year, in March, Harrah’s Metropolis Casino & Hotel announced plans to move its casino from the boat into the former Riverfront Event Center. With construction wrapping up,...

Open House is this weekendStaff Report From decorations to the perfect gift, Metropolis businesses will kick off the holiday season with their annual Christmas Open House, scheduled for Sunday. Participating merchants will ...

Veterans will be honored Staff Report Heroes of the Armed Forces will be recognized on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at area Veteran’s Day events. A special service in honor of Veteran’s Day will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Memori...

NRC continues Honeywell leak investigationStaff Report Although the UF6 leak at Honeywell’s Metropolis Planet was stopped, the recent incident still weighs heavy on the minds of those in the community. “The plant has been contacted by a ha...

Lighthouse dedication scheduled for Nov. 5After years of planning, changes and fundraising, the date has been set for the official Metropolis Hope Light dedication and lighting ceremony. The celebration of the world’s first lighthouse dedi...

Port District updates city council Following a discussion held in closed session, the Metropolis City Council returned to its meeting to unanimously approve an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Metropolis and the Massa...

Board hears about bullying; approves Europe tripWhen Massac Unit One school board members began their meeting Monday night and Board Chairman Donnie Koch asked if there were any public comments, the hand of Marvin Barnhill was quick to go up. Ba...